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Male 1944 - 2013  (68 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert Clair Bender was born 6 Nov 1944 (son of Clarence Bender and Ida Magdalena Roth); died 23 Aug 2013; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116227055
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232854

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    Bender, Robert Clair

    Passed away suddenly on Friday August 23, 2013 at Listowel Memorial Hospital, Listowel. Robert resided in New Hamburg and formerly farmed at R.R. # 1 Tavistock. He was the son of the late Clarence & Ida (Roth) Bender.

    Beloved husband of Laurene (Kuepfer) Bender who he married June 15, 1974. Dear brother-in-law of Beatrice & husband Frank Marshall-Taylor of London and Liz & husband Paul Collins of Stratford. Sadly missed by his nephews Jason (Sok), James (Nak) and niece, Robin (Sean), great-nieces Kaylene, Jayla, Mariah, Lorren, Taylor and great-nephew Dylan. Robert was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Ivan & Susie Kuepfer.

    Robert was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church, R.R. # 1 Tavistock. He volunteered at the New Hamburg Thrift Centre and enjoyed delivering travel trailers for Sky-Linc Systems in Rodney.

    Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and again Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday August 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Cassel Mennonite Church, R.R. # 1 Tavistock with Pastor Wanda Roth Amstutz officiating. Interment to follow in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Cassel Mennonite Church or Mennonite Central Committee.

    On line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    (No date) Mark Jutzi Funeral Home Ltd. Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/robert-bender/4020943/obit.php?&printable=true (Accessed: 18 February 2024).

    Robert married Laurene Kuepfer 15 Jun 1974. Laurene (daughter of Ivan Kuepfer and Susan Jantzi) was born 1945; died 2023, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clarence Bender was born 1908, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Solomon Bender and Rachel Jutzi); died 1 Jul 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28466
    • Residence: 1954, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1993, 239 Peel St., New Hamburg, Ontario

    Notes:

    Bender, Clarence - On Thursday, July 1, 1993, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Clarence Bender, of Nithview Home, New Hamburg and formerly of 239 Peel St., New Hamburg and RR 1, Tavistock. Clarence was born in East Zorra township 85 years ago, a son of the late Solomon R. Bender and Rachel Iutzi. He farmed at RR 1, Tavistock prior to his retirement and was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church, RR 1, Tavistock. Beloved husband of the former Ida Roth, whom he married May 30, 1942. Loving father of Robert and his wife Laurene of RR 1, Tavistock; dear brother of Elvera Bender of Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Lloyd and his wife Leona of RR 1,Tavistock, Milfird and his wife Edna of RR 1, New Hamburg, Gladwin and his wife Alma of Kitchener and Lavern and his wife Ina of RR 1, Tavistock. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, from 7-9 p.m. this evening (Friday) and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. At noon Sunday, July 4, 1993 transfer will be made to 16th Line East Zorra Mennonite Church, RR 1, Tavistock, where the service will be held at 2: 30 p.m., with Pastor Gordon Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Cassel Mennonite Church Building Fund or Nithview Home.


    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record - 2 Jul 1993

    Clarence married Ida Magdalena Roth 30 May 1942. Ida (daughter of Christian D. Roth and Nancy Kropf) was born 26 May 1904, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1997, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ida Magdalena Roth was born 26 May 1904, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian D. Roth and Nancy Kropf); died 8 Oct 1997, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Ida Magdalena Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28465
    • Residence: 1997, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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    Bender, Ida - On Wednesday, October 8, 1997, at Stratford General Hospital. Ida resided at Nithview Home, New Hamburg and was born 93 years ago in North Easthope Township. She was the daughter of the late Christian D. Roth and the former Nancy Kropf. She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church, RR 1, Tavistock where she was a member of the WMSC. Ida enjoyed quilting, crocheting and gardening as her hobbies. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Bender who predeceased her July 1, 1993. Dear mother of Robert and his wife Laurene of RR 1, Tavistock. Sadly missed by her sister, Alvina Cressman of New Hamburg. Also remembered by a sister-in-law, Elvera Bender of New Hamburg and brothers-in-law, Lloyd and his wife Leona Bender, Lavern and his wife Ina Bender, all of RR 1, Tavistock, Milfrid and his wife Edna of RR 1, New Hamburg and Gladwin and his wife Alma of Kitchener and also a number of nieces and nephews. Ida was predeceased by a brother, Elam, two sisters, Amanda Stoltzfus and Elizabeth. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg tonight (Thursday) from 7-9 p.m and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 11, 1997 at 2: 30 p.m. at Cassel Mennonite Church, RR 1, Tavistock. Pastor Jim Whitehead officiating. Interment to follow in East Zorra Mennonite Church Cemetery, RR 1, Tavistock. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Cassel Mennonite Church Building Fund or Nithview Home.


    The Record Newspaper 9 Oct 1997

    Children:
    1. 1. Robert Clair Bender was born 6 Nov 1944; died 23 Aug 2013; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Solomon Bender was born 16 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph M. Bender and Elizabeth R. Ruby); died 1 Dec 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78352
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

    Notes:

    Bender, Solomon R., was born in Wilmot Township, Ont., Jan. 16, 1882; died after a brief illness at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Dec. 1, 1957; aged 74 y. 10 m. 15 d. In his early youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church of East Zorra, Ont., of which he was a member until his death. He was the first to break the family circle. Surviving are his wife, the former, Rachel Iutzi, who he married Dec. 4, 1906, one daughter (Elvera, New Hamburg, Ont.), 5 sons (Clarence, Lloyd, and Laverene, all of East Zorra, Ont.; Milford, Wilmot Twp., Ont.; and Gladwin, Kitchener, Ont.), 3 brothers (John, South Easthope, Ont.; Christian and Ezra, both of East Zorra, Ont.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Noah Wagler, North Easthope, Ont.; Mrs. Christian Lebold and Mrs. Christian Baechler, both of South Easthope, Ont.), and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Church in charge of Henry Yantzi, Joel Schwartzentruber, and Curtis Cressman. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 6 - February 11, 1958 - page 142, 143

    Solomon married Rachel Jutzi 4 Dec 1908. Rachel (daughter of Michael M. Jutzi and Mary G. Schrag) was born 24 Dec 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1976, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rachel Jutzi was born 24 Dec 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael M. Jutzi and Mary G. Schrag); died 18 Dec 1976, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Rachel Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140469

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    Bender.- Rachel, daughter of Michael and Mary (Schrag) Jutzi, was born in Ontario, Dec. 24, 1884; died of a stroke at Maples Rest Home, Tavistock, Ont., Dec. 18, 1976; aged 92 y. In 1906 she was married to Solomon Bender, who preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1957. Surviving are 5 sons (Clarence, Lloyd, Milford, Gladwin, and Laverne) one daughter (Elvera), 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mrs. Nancy Yantzi, Mrs. Mary Yantzi, and Mrs. Emma Wagler). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, 6 sisters, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church, Dec. 20, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich, Glenn Zehr, and Vernon Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 5 - February 1, 1977, page 102.

    Children:
    1. 2. Clarence Bender was born 1908, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Lloyd Bender was born 1912, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Gladwin Bender was born 18 May 1917, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Milfrid Bender was born 22 Feb 1914; died 2 May 2002; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Christian D. Roth was born 27 Jun 1867, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Nicholas L. Roth and Anna Diener); died 25 Jun 1954; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28461

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    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 34 - August 24, 1954 --- page 814, 815

    Roth, Christian D., son of N. L. and Anna (Diener) Roth, was born in East Zorra, Ont., June 27, 1867; passed to his eternal reward June 25, 1954, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bender, Tavistock, Ont.; aged 87 years less 2 days. In his early youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the East Zorra A.M. Church, remaining faithful to the end. On Feb. 27, 1894, he was united in marriage to Nancy Kropf and they lived together for over 60 years. He leaves to mourn his loving companion, one son and 3 daughters (Elam, of Tavistock; Amanda-Mrs. Aaron Stoltzfus, Parkesburg, Pa.; Ida-Mrs. Clarence Bender, of Tavistock; Alvina-Mrs. Elam Cressman, of New Hamurg). One daughter (Elizabeth) preceded him in death. Eleven grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren also survive. He was the last surviving member of a family of nine. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra A. M. Church in charge of Joel Swartzentruber and Henry Yantzi. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Christian married Nancy Kropf 27 Feb 1894. Nancy (daughter of Rev. Christian Kropf and Magdalena Jutzi) was born 5 Nov 1871, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Nancy Kropf was born 5 Nov 1871, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rev. Christian Kropf and Magdalena Jutzi); died 14 Apr 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Nancy Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28462

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    Roth.- Nancy, daughter of Christian and Magdalena (Jutzi) Kropf, was born in Baden, Ont., Nov. 5, 1871; died at the home of Clarence Bender, Apr. 14, 1972; aged 100 y. 5 m. 9 d. On Feb. 27, 1894, she was married to Christian Roth, who preceded her in death in June 1954. Surviving are one son (Elam), 3 daughters (Amanda-Mrs. Aaron Stolzfus, Ida-Mrs. Clarence Bender, and Mrs. Alvina Cressman), 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, and one sister (Catherine-Mrs. Joseph Bender). She was preceded in death by one daughter, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Mennonite Church on Apr. 17, in charge of Glenn Zehr and Vernon B. Zehr; interment in East Zorra Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 19 - May 9, 1972, pages 427, 428

    Children:
    1. Amanda Roth was born 25 Aug 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth Roth was born 24 Jun 1898, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1904; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Elam Roth was born 12 Aug 1900, , Virginia, USA; died 20 May 1983, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Ida Magdalena Roth was born 26 May 1904, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1997, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Alvina Roth was born 1910, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 2004, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph M. Bender was born 15 Dec 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes B. "John" Bender, son of Johannes B. "John" Bender and Catherine "Katie" Miller); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78348
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Elizabeth R. Ruby 28 Sep 1875, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth) was born 30 Sep 1851, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1929, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth R. Ruby was born 30 Sep 1851, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth); died 19 Apr 1929, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth R. Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78350
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Bender. - Elizabeth Ruby Bender, daughter of the late Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth Ruby, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Sept. 30, 1851; died April 19, 1929; aged 77 y. 6 m. 20 d. In early youth she accepted Christ as her Savior, united with the East Zorra A. M. Church, and remained a faithful member until death. On Sept. 28, 1875, she was united in marriage to Joseph M. Bender. This union was blessed with ten children, 7 sons and 3 daughters. Her husband died May 2, 1915. She is survived by 5 sons, 3 daughters, 40 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. Two sons and 9 grandchildren preceded her in death. Services were held in the home, conducted by Jacob R. Bender and at the East Zorra A. M. Church, conducted by Daniel Stineman and D. S. Jutzi.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 8 - May 23, 1929 - page 174, 175

    Children:
    1. Daniel R. Bender was born Feb 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1923; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Bender was born 7 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1970; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph Bender was born 12 May 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 4. Solomon Bender was born 16 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Christian R. Bender was born 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1964, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Madgdaline Bender was born 18 Aug 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Aaron Bender was born 4 Dec 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1938; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ezra Bender was born 18 Sep 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1969, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Catherine Bender was born 1 Apr 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Anna Bender was born 19 Aug 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , 19th Line Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 10.  Michael M. Jutzi was born 9 Nov 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Jutzi and Catherine Miller); died 14 Apr 1928, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Michael Iutzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87670

    Michael married Mary G. Schrag 11 Mar 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Daniel Schrag and Elisabeth S. Gingerich) was born 17 Jun 1853, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1939, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary G. Schrag was born 17 Jun 1853, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Schrag and Elisabeth S. Gingerich); died 16 Mar 1939, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Marie Schrag
    • Name: Mary G. Jutzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38885

    Notes:

    Iutzi.-Mary Iutzi (nee Schrag) was born in Perth Co., Ont., June 17, 1853; died March 16, 1939, in Oxford Co., Ont.; aged 85 y. 8 m. 29 d. In early youth she united with the East Zorra A. M. church under the ministry of Bishop Joseph Ruby. She was united in holy matrimony to Michael Iutzi, living in matrimony 55 years; and in widowhood almost 11 years. This union was blessed with 4 sons and 10 daughters, of whom 3 sons (Benjamin, Aaron and Simon) and 3 daughters (Catherine, Elizabeth and Lydia) predeceased her. Surviving are 1 son (Bishop Dan S. Iutzi) and 7 daughters (Magdalena, wife of late Christian Ruby; Leah, wife of Dan S. Zehr; Rachel, wife of Solomon Bender; Amanda, at home; Nancy, wife of Michael Jantzi; Mary, wife of Mrs. Jacob Yantzi; and Emma, wife of Samuel Wagler); also 53 grandchildren of whom 3 died, and 77 great-grandchildren of whom 9 died. One sister (Barbara, wife of late Chris Kennel of Wellesley) survives. Services at home March 19, conducted by David Schwartzentruber and at East Zorra A. M. Church by Bros. Menno Kipfer and Jac. R. Bender. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - April 20, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No.3 - pages 63

    Children:
    1. Bishop Daniel S. Jutzi was born 27 Nov 1873, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1960, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Elizabeth Iutzi was born 1876, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1927, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Benjamin Jutzi was born 14 May 1877, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Leah Jutzi was born 3 Mar 1880, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1952; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. 5. Rachel Jutzi was born 24 Dec 1884, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1976, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Lydia Jutzi was born 31 Dec 1888; died 1911.
    7. Nancy S. Jutzi was born 13 Aug 1891; died 13 Aug 1978; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary Iutzi was born 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Emma Iutzi was born 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Nicholas L. Roth was born Abt 1825, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Roth and Magdalena Lichti); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28467

    Nicholas — Anna Diener. Anna was born Abt 1825, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Anna Diener was born Abt 1825, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28468

    Children:
    1. Daniel D. Roth was born 4 Apr 1857, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1932, Clarence Center, Erie, New York, United States; was buried , Good Cemetery, Clarence, Erie, New York, United States.
    2. Magdalena D. Roth was born 1860, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Jacob D. Roth was born 17 Aug 1862, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1945, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Nicholas D. Roth was born 1863, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1937; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Barbara Roth was born Abt 1865, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    6. 6. Christian D. Roth was born 27 Jun 1867, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1954; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. Elizabeth Roth was born 29 Nov 1870; died 27 Oct 1953; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Veronica Roth was born Abt 1874, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1951; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  7. 14.  Rev. Christian Kropf was born 22 Sep 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich "Henry" Kropf and Anna Nafzinger, son of Krupf and Anna); died 18 Feb 1921, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86450
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Kropf. - Christian Kropf was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 22, 1843. In his early youth he accepted Christ as his Savior and became a member of the Amish Mennonite Church. He was married to Magdalena Iutzi of Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov 22, 1868, which union was blessed with 4 sons and 6 daughters. He was ordained deacon in the Hay congregation in Huron Co., Ont., in 1890 and as minister of the Gospel in the East Zorra A. M. congregation in Oxford Co., Ont., in April, 1902. In this capacity he faithfully served to the end. He died in East Zorra Feb. 18, 1921; aged 77 y. 4 m. 26 d. and leaves his loving companion, 2 sons, 3 daughters, (Noah, Mrs. Noah Brenneman, Nancy, Mrs. Chris D. Roth, Mrs. Jos. J. Bender, and Samuel). Buried at East Zorra A. M. Church on Feb 21. Services at the home by Bro Jacob R. Bender (Mark 13: 28-37) and the church by Bro. Chris Litwiller (Psa. 39), Chris B. Zehr (I Peter 1: 22,25) and Dan H. Steinman (Mark 13: 31,37).
    J. R. B.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XIII, Number 49 - March 3, 1921 - page 967

    Christian married Magdalena Jutzi 22 Nov 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Joseph Jutzi and Marie Bender) was born 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Magdalena Jutzi was born 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Jutzi and Marie Bender); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Kropf
    • Name: Magdeline Yantzie
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93324
    • Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Joseph Kropf was born 29 Nov 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1904, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Nancy Kropf was born 5 Nov 1871, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary J. Kropf was born 13 Jul 1873, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1954.
    4. Daniel Kropf was born 9 Jul 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Samuel Kropf was born 16 Jan 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Noah Kropf was born 17 Nov 1878, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1933, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. Catherine Kropf was born 26 May 1880, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1976, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    8. Magdalena "Mattie" Kropf was born 1 Jan 1884, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1917, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lydia Kropf was born 16 Feb 1890; died 17 May 1899, South Easthope Cemetery, Shakespeare, Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


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